Lead Analytics Solution Architect (RFP)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities What Do You Need to Start? To succeed in this role, you should bring a strategic blend of analytics expertise, domain knowledge in IFAO and SCM, and strong leadership in solutioning and client engagement. Core Skills & Experience: 12+ years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise analytics solutions, with a focus on IFAO (Intelligent Finance Accounts Operations) Proven experience in architecting analytics solutions across domains such as O2C / P2P/ R2R / Financial Planning & Analysis Strong understanding of IFAO processes including cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Ability to identify and implement AI/ML use cases to drive business outcomes in finance and operations. Fair understanding in Analytical Tools and AI ecosystem, ETL and Visualization Tools, not restricted to: Power BI for enterprise-grade reporting and dashboarding. Azure Synapse, Azure ML, and Data Factory/ Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred, Oracle, Dynamics 365) and integration with analytics platforms. Strong grasp of data modelling, data integration, and governance principles. Leadership & Communication : Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with finance, operations, data engineering, and delivery teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in responding to RFPs, crafting solution proposals, and supporting go-to-market strategy. Ability to assess and communicate financial impact (P&L, ROI) of proposed analytics solutions. Roles and Responsibilities As a Lead Analytics Solution Architect (RFP), you will: Collaborate with product, delivery, and GTM teams to respond to RFPs with compelling and technically sound proposals. Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance analytics solutions tailored to IFAO Translate business requirements into technical architecture and solution blueprints. Drive innovation by integrating AI/ML use cases such as financial forecasting, spend analytics, inventory optimization, and operational risk analytics. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, data governance, and compliance requirements. ________________________________________ General Responsibilities / Accountabilities Serve as the technical authority for IFAO analytics solutions in client engagements. Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud, AI, and enterprise analytics. Mentor junior architects and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Develop and maintain solution accelerators and reusable assets for common analytics scenarios. Ensure solutions are cost-optimized, maintainable, and scalable across industries. ________________________________________ Qualifications CA, MBA, Bachelors in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Minimum 6 years in architecting analytics solutions for finance and operations. Fair understanding in emerging technologies AI / Agentic Desired Candidate Profile CA, MBA, Bachelors in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Minimum 6 years in architecting analytics solutions for finance and operations. Fair understanding in emerging technologies AI / Agentic Company Industry ConsultingManagement ConsultingAdvisory Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Lead Analytics Solution Architect (RFP) Get real-time job updates only on our App